When things get too much

Today I sampled the below photo from The Sartorialist and I have to admit that too much is happening on the photo. Well ...in short not pleasing to my eye and not very sober or classic, perhaps trendy and fashionable meaning the whole attire as it is.
But have to admit that the Camel coloured coat with black velvet collar is perfect, but those studded black gloves and the studded black briefcase...Hmm.. ehhh not to mention the leopard neck scarf followed by the coat's pocket used as a storage room, however the items neatly organised. Well some people can pull the looks and getaway with it. Well not my cup of tea as depicted, could settle for the coat though...What is your opinion?

 Photo sourced from the The Sartorialist.

Max from Malmö - how a big man should dress

I just blogged about Pitti 2013 (Italy) and that reminded me of a photo I sourced from the Internet (The Journal Of Style) of Max from Malmö (Sweden) whilst he was attending Pitti last year (2012). I know Max from Malmö, a big guy about 180-185 cm's in height or more. It is very seldom you see big guys dressed gracefully, elegantly and classical. Now Max is one of the few who really looks fabulous and gracious each time I see him. I blogged shortly about Max here on this blog.

Max from Malmö at Pitti in 2012, camel coloured double breasted coat, I think it is a pea coat, light blue flannel double breasted suit (4 -2) buttons, paisley tie and a double monk. Well done Max.

Photo sourced from the Internet, I just recalled where I got the photo from, The Journal of Style from Denmark. Probably Torsten was not aware that he took a picture of a fellow Nordic neighbour.

Crombie Overcoats for a gent

The Crombie mills has been producing luxury cloth since 1805. Crombie's cloth was commended by Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, Crombie's coats were favoured and welcomed by the Russian imperial court. It is said that when USSR party secretary Mr Gorbatsjov visited the UK in the eighties, he was wearing a coat made by Crombie. I can not verify that. The Duke of York, The Duke of Windsor, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Sir Winston Churchill and President John F. Kennedy were all Crombie wearers. 

There was a time not so long ago when the more dapper "Skinhead" subculture favoured Crombie as the garment of choice. Hmmm, stylish guys.

I sampled the below coats as they are readily available from Crombie and they look very good, timeless and stylish for any gent.

The Duke of York later King George VI, visiting the Crombie mills in 1932, dressed in a double breasted Crombie King overcoat made especially for him, bowler and well polished black oxfords.

Sir Churchill in a Herringbone Crombie coat, three piece suit, the iconic bow tie and a top hat. Not to forget the cigar.

Mr. Grant in a double breasted navy blue Crombie overcoat, grey three piece suit, a hat and suede oxford shoes.

Crombie's classic double breasted overcoat

 Crombie's Great overcoat

 Crombie's "The King coat" in camel revived from the 1932 model made for the Duke of York, later King George VI

Crombie "King coat" worn by actor Mr. Firth in the film The King's Speech from 2010, where Mr. Firth looks dapper.

 Crombie short camel double breasted overcoat

Crombie's retro coat with a velvet collar.

Pictures sourced from Crombie and Huh magazine

The Winter Overcoat debate

It seems I have got myself in a jam, in my quest for the ultimate formal, classical Winter overcoat. In a discussion with my dear friend, who knows more about classic men's clothing than I do, pointed out to me that a Polo Coat is not formal even if GQ says so.
Below depicted third coat (Polo) is meant to be classical and formal by GQ, including a Chesterfield, fourth from left. My friend goes hmmmm.....not sure what that means.

Well, well...my advisor points out that a Polo coat can not be formal, as it was meant for sporting (Polo), and he points out to HRH The Prince Of Wales, who wears this coat when doing something "not so formal". Alright.....Now I get the point...but...wait a second

Or when the Prince Of Wales goes .....with a walking stick

I thought I did understand, but I got lost when, I saw the below pictures of a Camel coloured coat and looking formal, not über but still formal. I am not quite certain if I can spot the discrepancy between below and above. Can you? 

As far I can spot, the Polo coat is with patch pockets and loose fitted than what HRH is wearing, though it may be in an informal circumstance, the coat looks great. Eh..did I miss something. Someone, please spell it out for me. I am getting a bit frustrated. To me it's an Ulster in Camel wool. Help me out...

Pictures sourced from the Internet and GQ from the UK

Prince Charles - Britain's best dressed man

Prince Charles has been voted Britain's  best dressed man for a number of years, how so? Look at his impeccable, classy, elegant & stylish dressing from when he was young to his mature years. He did find his own style of dressing. In his younger years the Prince of Wales was a gent of single breasted suits, later he switched to double breasted suits and I think the transformation is elegant. Hail the Prince of Wales.

Below father and son in single breasted suits, white pocket square. Both have their one hand in the jacket pocket. A trademark to be for His Royal Highness Prince of Wales.

HRH Prince of Wales looking dapper after a night club visit. Note the hand in the pocket 

HRH Prince of Wales hand in pocket again, I am starting to wonder what is in the pocket.

HRH Prince of Wales in a dinner jacket, again hand in pocket

Visiting brownies, hand going for the pocket. Brown in town. Yes, can be done, when you are the Prince of Wales and visiting brownies.

A social chit chat with Streisand, note the hand in pocket again

Prince of Wales, dressed in Prince of Wales cloth. Something in that pocket, need to know what that is. Any ideas?

The transition to double breasted suiting, paired with loafers. Perfect.

 The Prince of Waled cycling in a double breasted suit. Love the bike 

 The Prince of Wales in his Camel coat, look at the french cuff on the coat, a detail only on bespoke clothing.

Pictures sourced from www. gq.co.uk